JKAACL organises All India Urdu Mushaira.

JAMMU, JANUARY 28:
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages organized the prestigious All India Urdu Mushaira here this evening at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, in the presence of galaxy of writers intellectuals of different languages. Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Department of Culture and school Education, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

In his presidential address, Suresh Kumar Gupta stated that the primary objective of the Mushaira is to celebrate the diversity of India through the universal language of poetry, which serves as a bridge connecting people from varied backgrounds and regions. He emphasized that poetry is a powerful medium to promote unity, harmony, and cultural exchange in a multilingual nation like ours. He also
stated that 31 new schemes are introduced in JKAACL for overall promotion of regional art, culture and languages and stressed upon the writers and artists to take the benefit of these schemes

Harvinder Kour, Secretary of JKAACL, welcomed the veteran poets, literary luminaries, and esteemed guests. In her address, she stated that this event, began in 1960, has become an annual tradition and continues to be a significant platform for promoting Urdu literature and poetry.

This year’s Mushaira was organized as part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, bringing together renowned poets from across Jammu and Kashmir and other states and Union Territories of the country. She further highlighted the vital role of literary events like this Mushaira in fostering creativity, nurturing fresh ideas, and preserving our cultural and linguistic heritage. She emphasized
that such gatherings not only celebrate literary talent but also strengthen bonds between diverse cultural traditions.

The Mushaira featured mesmerizing performances by celebrated poets from across the country, including Chander Bhan Khaal (Delhi), Rajesh Reddy (Mumbai), Manish Shukla (Lucknow), Dr. Sunita Raina (Delhi), Mohan Muntazir (Uttarakhand), Monika Dehlvi (Delhi), Amjid Khan Amjid (Dehradun), Deepak Gupta (Faridabad), Asad Mehtab Asad (Mumbai), and Krishen Kumar Toor
(Dharamshala).

Local poets also enriched the Mushaira with their captivating verses. Notable participants included Pritpal Singh Beetab (Jammu), Dr. Liaqat Jafri (Jammu), Sohil Siddique (Bhaderwah), Mumtaz Ahmad (Rajouri), Dr. Shafaq Sopori (Srinagar), Gulzar Jaffar (Kupwara), Shabeena Ara (Kulgam),Qazi Akhter (Srinagar), and Dr. Tahir Tanveer. Each poet enthralled the audience with their thought-provoking poetry, blending traditional themes with contemporary insights, and reinforcing the timeless charm of Urdu poetry.

As part of the Republic Day celebrations, JKAACL will also host the Dogri Kavi Sammelan at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, on 30th January 2025. This event is another opportunity to celebrate the region’s linguistic diversity and literary richness.